Minnesota Boys & Girls Clubs

For millions of parents, afterschool programs are life-savers. And for millions of kids, Boys & Girls Clubs are a launching point for big dreams. Read about the importance of #afterschoolprograms, as shared by Club parent Shannon as she guides four daughters through high school, college and career:

The face of #leadership is changing. Read about the young people who aspire to run for office one day. #Ballot2040

Exciting news! Our ALL STARS program, developed in partnership with Buffalo Wild Wings, was nominated for an ESPY Award. The program has given more than 2.3 million youth the chance to be a part of a team at thousands of local Boys & Girls Clubs across the nation. Coaching within the ALL STARS program is anchored in principles of participation, inclusion, and youth development. ALL STARS isn't about trophies, but it's good to know we've got the sauce when it comes to building award-worthy programs! Learn more about this year's nominees: https://lnkd.in/gKG9axN7

🌟 Happy National Boys & Girls Club Week! 🌟Celebrated since 1941, National Boys & Girls Club Week recognizes the invaluable service Clubs bring to communities, paving the road for great futures that are within reach of every young person who enters our doors. ✋This week, Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota is planning entertaining and themed activities for our members to celebrate National Boys & Girls Club Week. 🤩Join in on the fun and help us celebrate by learning more about the amazing programs that Boys & Girls Club provides to youth in our community : https://lnkd.in/gCFwWXCc

We are thrilled to shine a spotlight on our SMART Girls program, which provides a safe space and support for girls to navigate adolescence and emerge as strong, healthy young adults. This incredible program is one of the beneficiaries of Dancing with Our Stars, and we can't wait to see how it will positively impact the lives of these amazing girls. Join us in championing their growth and success. Please click the link https://qrco.de/beqdTF or contact Brady DeGagne at (320) 252-7616 to donate.

Jennifer Bateman, Ph.D., Senior Vice President of Youth Development at Boys & Girls Clubs of America, knows meaningful deep connection and relationships with peers and positive adults are the solution to the various challenges youth are struggling with today. Kids and teens get all that and more at Boys & Girls Clubs. Bateman says, "Young people have the opportunity to have exposure and skill-building experiences that help set them up for the pathways that they want to pursue." Learn more at bgca.org/mentalhealth. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawarenessmonth

Minnesota Boys & Girls Clubs are collectively a Featured Nonprofit at Target Field to kick off the baseball season! Twins x Thrivent At Bat For Impact is celebrating our unique approach to educating and empowering youth alongside three other organizations, and fans at every Twins home game can vote to help direct donations our way. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gXTjzr_z!

Jim Clark, our President & CEO, shares his top five leadership learnings over the last year that have informed his approach for 2024. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ercyai7P

This week six teens, from Clubs across the state, were awarded Home Team Scholarships as part of the MN Youth of the Year Program. Thanks to the generosity of our sports partners, these youth will share $30,000 in funds for their post-secondary education. Thanks to Bally Sports, Minnesota Vikings, Minnesota Timberwolves & Lynx, Minnesota Twins, Minnesota United FC and Minnesota Wild for helping MN youth with their #GreatFutures.

Minnesota Boys & Girls Clubs staff and youth spent the day at the state capitol meeting with legislators and the Lt. Governor.